Debt, turnover put future of Tornadoes in doubt
The ownership of the Worcester Tornadoes faces some huge challenges: after unsuccessfully putting the team on the market this past offseason, they must now work to bring dissatisfied fans back into the fold.When the Worcester Tornadoes (independent; Can-Am Association) began play in 2005, the team was a success during that inaugural season, despite playing at […]
Empty seats still dominate Yankee Stadium premium areas
Despite some price reductions — which really weren’t — on the premium seating at the new Yankee Stadium, the best seats in the house were unsold last night, even with archnemesis Boston Red Sox in town.Despite some price reductions — which really weren’t — on the premium seating at the new Yankee Stadium, the best […]
Peoria Chiefs selling ballpark naming rights by the game
It’s been done before, most famously when Delaware North offered naming rights to TD Waterhouse Garden by the event, as well as a one-time gimmick by various indy and affiliated teams. But the offer by the Chiefs to sell naming rights on a per-game basis for the rest of the season is the first in […]
New owners work to bring baseball fans back to Newark
Despite some bad weather, the Newark Bears drew over 10,000 fans to two games this past weekend, as a new ownership group works to drum up interest in baseball at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium.Despite some bad weather, the Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) drew over 10,000 fans to two games this past weekend, as […]
COO Dee leaves BoSox; is new CEO of Miami Dolphins and Dolphin Stadium
Mike Dee, the COO of the Boston Red Sox and the point man for the search for the team’s new spring-training facility, is the new CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Dolphin Stadium.Mike Dee, the COO of the Boston Red Sox and the point man for the search for the team’s new spring-training facility, is […]
CBL down to four teams plus two travel teams
It’s been a long time since a league fielded two travel teams, but the reported decision by the owners of a Dallas franchise in the independent Continental Baseball League is forcing that circuit to a schedule featuring four teams and two travel squads.It’s been a long time since a league fielded two travel teams, but […]
Modern Woodmen Park gets new playing surface
A new turf, bleacher backs and drink rails are all being added to the home of the Quad Cities River Bandits when the team is out of town.A new turf, bleacher backs and drink rails are all being added to the home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) when the […]
MiLB: New ballpark still preferred route in Richmond
The sale of the Connecticut Defenders has been delayed, but that’s fairly irrelevant, as the planned new home of the Eastern League franchise — Richmond — continues to debate a new ballpark versus a renovated Diamond.The sale of the Connecticut Defenders has been delayed, but that’s fairly irrelevant, as the planned new home of the […]
New 3,500-seat ballpark proposed for Springfield, Ill.
A regional sports facility featuring a 3,500-seat ballpark has been proposed for the south side of Springfield, Ill.A regional sports facility featuring a 3,500-seat ballpark has been proposed for the south side of Springfield, Ill. Consultant Mike Thiessen has been working with Calvary Temple on a site plan for 123 acres controlled by the church. […]
O’Conner lays out initial plans for Dodgertown
In a newspaper interview, MiLB President Pat O’Conner lays out an initial game plan for Vero Beach’s Dodgertown that calls for some upgrades and the possibility of MLB spring training — but we’re not holding our breaths.In a newspaper interview, MiLB President/CEO Pat O’Conner lays out an initial game plan for Vero Beach’s Dodgertown that […]
McLane returns home to open new ballpark
Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane used to skip classes to watch Michigan State baseball games at Kobs Field. He returned to his alma mater to mark the opening of the newest version of Kobs Field: McLane Baseball Stadium.Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane used to skip classes to watch Michigan State baseball games at Kobs Field. […]
AT&T Field still wows fans
After ten seasons, the Chattanooga Lookouts are still pleasing fans at AT&T Field — and still drawing good crowds.After 10 seasons, the Chattanooga Lookouts are still pleasing fans at AT&T Field — and still drawing good crowds. The ballpark is widely credited in playing a major role in the resurgence of downtown Chattanooga — and […]
Big names highlight Bears opening
The new owners of the Newark Bears are bringing in some big names for their season opener tonight: Colin Powell and Patti LaBelle.The new owners of the Newark Bears (independent; Atlantic League) are bringing in some big names for their season opener tonight: former Secretary of State Colin Powell is throwing out the first pitch, […]